An edible mushroom which has shown to enhance memory and boost cell growth could help to treat and prevent dementia, a new study has suggested. Researchers from the University of Queensland investigated an active part in the 'lion's mane' mushroom and found ...
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Dementia professor awarded for pioneering work: Q&A
Professor Susan Kurrle from Sydney University has been honoured for her groundbreaking research in dementia. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in January this year as tribute to her outstanding service as a geriatrician and work ...
More »Potential ‘glitch’ in AN-ACC around dementia inclusive language
A new behaviour assessment within the AN-ACC tool needs revision, researchers have said, after finding the language does not align with the international guidelines around dementia. Last October, the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) model came into effect and ...
More »Secret ingredient in black tea may prevent stroke
A cup of black tea with a piece of dark chocolate each day may help stave off heart disease in older people, a new study has revealed. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for people aged between 75 and ...
More »Dementia tool may lead to better health outcomes
A world-first tool spearheaded by a neuropsychologist may speed up the diagnosing process and improve overall health outcomes for people with dementia. Australian's can wait up to three years before diagnosis due to the lengthy administrative process and data calculation. So, NSW's ...
More »Advocacy group calls for mandatory dementia education
Australia's peak body for dementia is pushing for compulsory workforce training to boost aged care services for people living with the disease. Over two-thirds of people in residential aged care are estimated to live with a moderate to severe cognitive ...
More »Adopt consistent VAD laws to help people with dementia: legal expert
Voluntary assisted dying legislation needs to be more consistent across Australian states and territories to improve accessibility for people living with dementia, a law expert has said. Last week, Tasmania became the third state to legally allow people with terminal ...
More »‘Gone beyond a joke’ – rural support for people with dementia is severely lacking
Dementia advocate Mick Simpson was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia in 2018 and is now actively spreading awareness – quite literally, as he's walked over 180km this year. But, while on the phone with Aged Care Insite, he brought to light that ...
More »Could blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s be on the horizon?
Groundbreaking research presents new hope in catching early signs of Alzheimer's by gauging a specific biomarker in the blood that increases the odds of developing the disease by a third. The Macquarie University and CSIRO study revealed that people with ...
More »Hearing loss raises chance of dementia three-fold: podcast
Out of every thousand people aged over 65, it's estimated that 83 Australians are living with dementia. To boost support and clear the persisting misconceptions around the disease, the annual Dementia Action Week kicks off today with a campaign called: ...
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